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Raymond Briggs' The Snowman (1982)

Peter Auty , Raymond Briggs , Dianne Jackson  |  NR |  DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (349 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Peter Auty, Raymond Briggs
  • Directors: Dianne Jackson
  • Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dubbed, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), French (Unknown)
  • Subtitles: English, French
  • Dubbed: French
  • Region: Region 1 encoding (US and Canada only)
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    Some Region 1 DVDs may contain Regional Coding Enhancement (RCE). Some, but not all, of our international customers have had problems playing these enhanced discs on what are called "region-free" DVD players. For more information on RCE, click .
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: October 24, 2006
  • Run Time: 26 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (349 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000HIVIOW
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,105 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Raymond Briggs' The Snowman" on IMDb

Special Features

  • Introduction by David Bowie

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

This charming British animated short film (it's just 23 minutes long) is a 1982 production of London's Channel 4, based on the classic children's book by Raymond Briggs and crafted with a colored-pencils-on-paper look, like fluffy, hand-drawn illustrations. Small children should be entranced by the story of a small boy in rural England whose lovingly constructed snowman comes to life and takes him flying over the white-blanketed landscapes, in a beautiful rotoscoped (traced) sequence based on live-action flying footage. Part of the charm of the film is the gentle, everyday quality of its fantasy adventures: the snowman is invited in to try on clothes and play with the Christmas decorations, then plays host to the boy at a party in the woods, at which his snowy relatives do English country dances. This is one of the very few Christmas tapes on the market that really deserves to be a holiday perennial, a gentle fable of friendship and the power of imagination. --David Chute

Product Description

An Academy Award Nominee (Best Animated Short Film, 1982), this delightful animation weaves a spell of magical enchantment as a young boy's snowman comes to life and escorts him on a magical flying visit to the North Pole. Absolutely superlative family enjoyment.

Customer Reviews

If you have children, you know they love to watch their favorite movies 100 times. Mickey  |  144 reviewers made a similar statement
The music and animation is beautiful. Gary G. Hartt  |  89 reviewers made a similar statement
It prompted me to buy the DVD for them, which they also love. Mrs. M. Leach  |  32 reviewers made a similar statement
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82 of 83 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Memorable and Out of the Ordinary February 4, 2003
Format:VHS Tape|Amazon Verified Purchase
Not your usual children's video, THE SNOWMAN will transport you to a magical fantasy world with nothing but moving music and gentle images of this little boy and his wonderful snowy friend. No dialog is needed here, you simply sit back and let yourself relax and enjoy the experience. First time I showed this film to my classroom of four year olds they were fixated to the screen and I was amazed at how much emotion the story evoked in me. I bought the film for my own nieces and they watch it over and over, not just at holiday time. It has now become a classic in our own children's video library. A must have for the entire family.
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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Snowman January 8, 2000
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
The first time I was able to view this film was with my son's preschool group. The class was silent and all the children sat in awe of the magnificent journey of James and the Snowman. Once the film was finished, they begged the teacher to play it again. I have 7 children ranging in age 14 months to 13 years, and they all love it as well. The touching music and beautiful animation make you feel like you are right there with them on their journey. It brought tears to my eyes when he wakes in the morning to find his snowman gone, but the gift from his trip to visit Santa is still in his pocket, giving him the sense that it wasn't a dream after all.This film has something for everyone.Brilliant!
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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The music makes it May 7, 2005
Format:VHS Tape
I bought this video, indeed searched for it after I heard the snowman's song. I take it out to listen to it often. I wish they would release a sound track or something. The song is haunting and lyrical. It feels like flying through a winter sky should feel. Enjoy it for yourself.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Snowman - It makes you cry, it's so wonderful! November 8, 2003
Format:VHS Tape|Amazon Verified Purchase
My husband and I first saw this video on public television about 15 years ago and thought it was fabulous, and anxiously waited for it to play during the Christmas season. When our daughter was born, it was finally available on VHS and she would sit mesmerized watching the color and and listening to the music throughout the movie. She wouldn't move as she sat in my lap and watched. There is not one little thing that is violent or scary -- just wonderful! It is a very special movie to share with your family!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Winter Enchantment November 27, 1999
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I have seen this film dozens of times, and every time it has the same effect on me. As if by magic, I am transported just like the little boy when his beloved snowman takes his hand and they fly to a frozen land of enchantment. The flying sequence, along with the beautiful music, is just breathtaking. And the innocence of story, even Raymond Briggs short introduction, is absolutely charming. I recommend this for "children" of all ages.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars What you wish all childrens videos were like. . . November 21, 1999
By Sharer
Format:VHS Tape
Excellent music, glowing illustrations, a story that's sweet but not cloyinginly so--this lovely little movie was a favorite of my children's from toddlerhood on. The story of a small boy showing a snowman around his house is simple enough for a 1-year-old to grasp, especially since it is told without words. But the humor and magic of the film (especially the flight to the North Pole) continue to captivate my 5-year-old. And, the music and artwork is so superior to typical childrens movie fare, you actually don't mind hearing it for the 45th time.
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41 of 49 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars False advertising by amazon November 20, 2006
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
What a delightful tale this is, too bad it is missing the warm and wonderful intro by David Bowie THAT IT CLAIMS TO HAVE ON IT BUT DOES NOT!!!! The David Bowie bit was the main reason I bought this, I already have it on tape. He should not be listed in the credits in the description nor on the DVD itself, false advertising, shame on Amazon. In fact looking at this very page it says by ".....David Bowie...", ridiculous.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A memorable holiday experience... July 17, 2000
Format:VHS Tape
The little boy in this lovely tale so perfectly represents kids in that great age of wonder and imagination where everything is possible; every dream and every adventure. When I first saw The Snowman (some 18 years ago!), it left me with such a heart warming impression that even to this day every time I watch the film, I become that little girl who was so taken in awe and admiration after the first viewing of the film. This film is a great family movie where both kids and adults will enjoy its beautiful tale, and a holiday must. I especially recommand it to all of us who are still a kid at heart and are eager to recapture a little of bit of that sense of childhood magic and wonder- amid the chaotic world of being a grown up!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this movie!
I own the VHS version and realized that I hadn't upgraded to a DVD. My kids and I are very happy. Thank you.
Published 11 days ago by Nina Papa
5.0 out of 5 stars A must see movie!
Never knew this movie existed but an thrilled my friend recommended it. I have watched this movie over and over and enjoy it every minute of it. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Extremely Satisfied with Pink Moose Company
5.0 out of 5 stars Who wouldn't want to go to a Christmas party with a snowman.
A true genius of artistic creation. Not a word is spoken, leaving your minds adult and child alike to fill in all the blanks with your very own story. Read more
Published 1 month ago by bas bleu
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, timeless story
I love this movie and bought all my friends with kids a copy for Christmas. But it's great for adults, too.
Published 1 month ago by Jenny Beatrice
5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous
Beautiful music, beautiful artwork, great little story for any age. To bad snowmen don't really come to life isn't it?
Published 2 months ago by P. LEFF
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly sweet and gorgeous Christmas tradition!
We grew up in the 1980s watching The Snowman each year and love this product and anything related to the original film and story. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Erica Glanz
5.0 out of 5 stars story
one of the greatest little movies that allows the child to use their images to speak instead of the needed vocabulary
Published 2 months ago by joan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie
I watch this once a year and always enjoy David Bowie's opening monologue. This is one of the best Christmas movies ever made!!!!
Published 2 months ago by Erich Rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars good movie
The music in this movie is really beautiful. I showed it to my kindergarten students this winter, and they really liked it. The animation shows a fun and cute story! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jess
5.0 out of 5 stars How much had I forgotten.
I bought this movie because I remembered seeing it with my daughter when she was a child. However once I saw it I realized how much I had forgotten. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Michael Sargent
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The Snowman With Original Introduction
REading everyone's comments about this dvd it seems that this version does in fact have the original intro or no intro at all. It falsely claims to have the bowie intro. So I would risk getting it because I think it is the original. I hope so anyway. If I do get it I will update here to let... Read more
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